Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn says he could return to the court within a week, whether it's for Minnesota or in the NBDL.

Flynn is recovering from summer hip surgery and Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis has said that a stint in the D-League could be beneficial to the young guard.

"I could be playing within a week, whether that's the D-League or the NBA. Get one game in the D-League, a rehab game. So within the next week there is a high possibility I'll be playing," Flynn told Kent Youngblood of The Star Tribune.

Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn admitted Saturday that he's dealing with a "mental block" as he struggles to regain form following hip surgery in July.

Flynn said the injury prevents him from going full speed in conditioning workouts and drills.

"In my mind, you feel tightness in certain areas, so you don't want to go past certain barriers," Flynn said.

"That's why you don't see me exploding like I used to or showing that pop in my legs. I'm still trying to get past that."

Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis says a stint in the D-League would be "beneficial" to guard Jonny Flynn, who is still recovering from hip surgery.

"It's not something we would force on Jonny, but if it's amicable, I think it would be a very valuable option for him and us," Rambis said.

Flynn said he would be willing to go to the D-League to help prepare for his return.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson says that Timberwolves forward Kevin Love gets away with fouls all too often.

Los Angeles defeated Minnesota on Friday night in a battle of the NBA's top two rebounding teams. Love had the league's first 30-30 game since 1982 last week.

"He fouls and gets away with it a lot," Jackson said when asked how Love rebounds so well.

"He jumps over guys' backs. But he's there, he's pursuing it and he's got a reputation now and [the referees] are giving him some latitude. But you have to give him that for determination and effort."

Jackson said Love isn't alone when he pushes and fouls to get a better chance at controlling the boards.

"Dennis [Rodman] was great at that [too]," Jackson said. "He used to have a spin move that was a really good move, but he fouled. They all do."

Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn isn't quite ready to return from offseason hip surgery.

Kurt Rambis says it's possible that Flynn could head to the D-League for a few games before returning to the NBA level.

The Timberwolves are convinced that Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio will make his NBA debut with the team next season.

Multiple sources within the Minnesota organization have guaranteed that Rubio won't be dealt to New York, according to a report in The New York Post.

Rubio was drafted by the Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

Kevin Love grabbed a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scored 31 points, the NBA's first 30-30 game in 28 years, and the Timberwolves rallied from a 21-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Knicks 112-103 on Friday night.

The Timberwolves are targeting Wednesday's home game against the Clippers as point guard Jonny Flynn's return from hip surgery.

Flynn's return could be pushed back if he suffers any setbacks as he works to increase his mobility and conditioning.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Maurice Ager.

Ager had been brought in to play point guard in replace of the injured Jonny Flynn and Luke Ridnour.

The Rockets have explored trade scenarios for Kevin Love, according to sources.

Minnesota has reportedly not been interested with any preliminary interest.

The Blazers also may seek a trade for Love if his situation with the Wolves remains tenuous.